Jack Downham
Jack Downham (born 19 September 2001) is a British actor and television personality, best known for his portrayal of Noah Dingle in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale (2009–present).
Jack Downham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 2001 Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Noah Dingle in Emmerdale |
Early life
Downham was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire on 19 September 2001. His mum, Clare Downham, raised him in Leeds along with his older sister Sophie.[1]
Career
Beginnings
Before being cast as Noah Dingle, Downham appeared in Emmerdale as an extra. He had also appeared as Peter Morley in Heartbeat and as Young Robin in Robin Hood.
Emmerdale
Downham was cast permanently on Emmerdale in 2009 after a series of stints as an extra.[2] Downham is the third actor to have played the character of Noah Dingle, as has played the character consecutively since his on air debut on 1 October 2009.[2] Downham's character, Noah, is three years younger than Downham's real age.[2]
Since Downham began the role in 2009, the character has had a number of major storylines since, such as stalking in 2022. Describing the storyline, Downham said "He [Noah Dingle] doesn't see it at the time, like a lot of stalkers in real life when I've been researching, they don't see that what they're doing is wrong".[2]
In 2010, Downham featured in the direct to video release, Emmerdale: The Dingles - For Richer for Poorer as Noah Dingle. The project served as a spin off feature of the soap opera Emmerdale.
Other work
Downham engages in a number of charity events, including charity football matches to raise money for a variety of charitable organisations.[3]
Personal life
Downham keeps his personal life out of the media as much as possible, and rarely posts on social media channels.[4]
He attended Scala School for Performing Arts in Horsforth as a child.[1]
Downham has an older sister, Sophie, who had also attended the Scala School for Performing Arts during the same time that Downham did.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Heartbeat | Peter Morley | |
| 2009–present | Emmerdale | Noah Dingle | Regular role Previously featured as an uncredited extra |
| 2010 | Robin Hood | Young Robin Hood | |
| 2010 | Emmerdale: The Dingles - For Richer for Poorer | Noah Dingle | Direct to video release |
References
- "Jack has something to Crowe about". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 10 June 2009.
- Shaw, Megan (5 May 2022). "Emmerdale Noah Dingle actor's life off air from soap role to age". LeedsLive.
- https://twitter.com/supportSCFC/status/1409553656874254342
- Herman, Daisy (20 May 2022). "Emmerdale actor Jack Downham's life outside of character Noah Dingle". mirror.